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NV11 XAM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,654 mi
Last recorded81,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 XAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 69,973 miles

BACK BOX EXHAUST CORRODED

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 69,971 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BACK BOX EXHAUST CORRODED

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 57,753 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 57,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 29,556 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 21,697 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 21,697 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 13,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 12,269 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin flaking loose

Fail 17 Jul 2018 12,269 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin flaking loose

Pass 12 Jul 2017 11,679 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

floor guards fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 10,264 miles

Rear silencer badly corroded

covers covering brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,154 miles

unable to test most underside brake/fuel pipes due to covers

Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,664 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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NV11 XAM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV11 XAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NV11 XAM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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